WILDERNESS TRUST CHARITY
Deputy Head Girl, Lauren Black, was invited to give a presentation in the Scottish Parliament to the Deputy First Minister John Swinney and partners of the Wilderness Trust charity about her Imbewu wilderness residential experience. Lauren detailed how she had experienced a week in a rural environment, meeting people from a range of careers including farmers and gamekeepers and how she had worked effectively with a team of young people she had never met before. Lauren also participated in a 2 day expedition, building on her team work skills gained from participating in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Lauren confidently detailed her personal achievements from the week and indicated how it had changed her career ambitions to work in a more rural environment with animals in future.
At this prestigious event, Lauren was awarded the joint first David Eldersley Award, created as a memorial to one of the charity’s trustees as she was an outstanding participant whose passion for the environment was clear throughout. Jo stated that: “The selection process was particularly difficult due to the strength of applications. Lauren was recognised as having made some real transformation during her trail and her commitment to conservation and the rural sector shone through in her application as well as her subsequent engagement with the team. We could all see that Lauren will succeed in her endeavours later in life. We felt that the scholarship funding she received could make a difference in terms of accessing work experience, and further education. We are proud to have her as a graduate and scholarship winner and believe that she will impact positively on nature and others she meets on her journey.” Lauren will use her fund to visit Orkney’s aquaculture industry to widen her knowledge of rural life.
Ms Morrow would encourage other young people to apply to join the Imbewu programme as feedback has been so positive. Common themes identified by participants are: the opportunity to be out of your comfort zone; finding your strengths to build confidence and belief in your abilities and making new friends from across Scotland. It also provides opportunities to learn more about nature, outdoor skills and rural jobs which could enhance your career prospects in future. If any senior pupils are interested in participating in this year’s Imbewu residential, they should contact Ms Morrow in F044, Geography.
Photo: Ms Morrow, Lauren Black and the CEO of the Wilderness Trust, Jo Roberts at the Scottish Parliament
S2 REPORTS
S2 Reports have been issued.
S2 PARENTS EVENING
A Parent’s evening will be held on Tuesday 6th February, 4.15 – 6.45pm.
S3 MONITORING REPORTS
Could all parents of S3 pupils please note that the monitoring reports for this year-group were issued on Wednesday 31 January. The report is a short summary of how your child is performing in each of their subject areas. Would you please sign and return the tear off slip at the bottom of the report to confirm you have seen it.
MID TERM BREAK
Greenfaulds will be closed on Monday 12th February and Tuesday 13th February for the mid-term holiday and Wednesday 14th February for a school in-service day. Greenfaulds re-opens to pupils on Thursday 15th February as normal.
SCHOOL CLUBS
Departments and staff within Greenfaulds High School offer a range of school clubs throughout the year to challenge and inspire our pupils. With many practical, recreational and educational clubs taking place there is sure to be something that will interest all of our pupils. Pupils should look out for details of new clubs posted around the school. PLEASE SEE THE WEEKLY ACTIVITIES TAB ON THE SIDEBAR OF THE SCHOOL WEBSITE @ http://www.greenfaulds.n-lanark.sch.uk/
